Sunday, April 26, 2009

EDM 220 - Draw the moon

Is the moon tired?
She looks so pale
Within her misty veil:
She scales the sky from east to west,
And takes no rest.
Before the coming of the night

The moon shows papery white;
Before the dawning of the day
She fades away.

From Sing-Song by Christina Rossetti (1830-1894)


Watercolor on hot press paper 4x6" painted wet in wet with the stars masked out.

9 comments:

winna said...

This is a great look--very successful challenge for you!

Alex said...

I absolutely love it! :) This is something I've always wanted to have in my bedroom wall and ceiling when I was a kid.

Lindart said...

I love how you made the body of the moon, it makes the white edge stand out so nicely! Lovely painting!

Alissa said...

Beautiful- I love the colour blue you have chosen. And the poem is lovely too.

Ann said...

Wonderful!

Anonymous said...

A lovely moon...very mysterious!
Ronell

Tabitha the KnittingJourneyman said...

so lovely

Leah said...

beautiful!! totally love it.

EWian said...

Wow, that's a grate moon.

EWian